Eden Montessori

Eden Montessori Policy and ProcedureAdmission

School year is from August – May. Admissions are open year round for children in the age group of 2 – 2 ½ years.
We encourage prospective Parents to take a tour of our Montessori Environment to experience the uniqueness of the Montessori Method of Education first hand.

School tours are conducted for parents only (no children) everyday from 9:30 – 10:30 for approximately half an hour.

Admission Forms are available for a nominal fee.

Registration procedure is complete with

Submission of the Admission Form along with the required documentation (listed at the back of the Admission form).
A Scheduled Meeting with the Head of School for a Parent Interview and New Child Visit for approximately 30 – 45 minutes – a wonderful opportunity to learn about the working and expectations of the Montessori Environment. The Head of School may assess the readiness of your child.

All admissions will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Siblings of currently enrolled students will however be given priority but will be evaluated according to the same criteria as all other applicants following the admission process.

Please be prompt to notify the school when there is any change in the information provided during admissions

Fee Payment

School Fees will be paid in advance by the given due date after which a late fee will be charged.

The School Fee comprises of

Admission Fee (only at time of Admission – non refundable)
Stationery Fee (once-a-year – non refundable )
Tuition Fee (payable each month – non refundable)
Security Deposit (only at time of Admission – refundable *)
Refundable only if the child attends school for a minimum to two or more years

Withdrawal Policy

Decision of the parents to withdraw the child from school during the session, should reach the office in writing by the 15th of the Month, failing which the following months fee will be charged in lieu of it. Or to receive a full refund of the Security deposit.

Orientation

School timings will be limited to 45 minutes during the Child-Phase-In Period, to help your child make a positive transition from parent – to – teacher. Each child will be accompanied by an adult during this period. Child-Phase-In Period varies from child to child and no child will be rushed through this period. Ideally it’s a maximum of 10 - 15 days that the child feels secure with the teacher in absence of one’s parent. Parents are encouraged to pick and drop the children not leaving the child to maids and drivers for a few more days.

Attendance

School Timings are from 9 am – 12 noon. Kindly be punctual both in the morning and at home time. School gate will close at 9:10 and no children will be allowed in after that.
Regular attendance throughout the year is essential, especially on the first day after the summer / winter break

Child Pick-Up

Children will not be handed over to anyone except those nominated in the registration form. In case of an alternative person is to pick the child on any given day, parents must notify the school staff. Child will not be handed over to unidentified bearer of the School Identity Card.

Child’s well being

Developing Healthy Eating Habits

Children should be able to handle their lunch boxes and bottles independently. Avoid fancy oversized items.
Please provide your child with small portions of nutritious snacks and water.
Sweets, chocolate, biscuits, crisps, popcorn, nuts or fizzy/pre-packed fruit drinks are discouraged.

During Illness

Children who are sick or who may be a source of infection should refrain from attending school.
Parents are advised that a child who has been sick during the night should not attend the next day
Please inform the school if the child has been suffering / recovering from any communicable illness like measles , conjunctivitis, influenza, etc